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Psyllid Turned on Itself?

May 4, 2020
By Ben A Faber
Citrus greening disease, also called huanglongbing (HLB), is a bacterial infection of citrus trees that results in small, misshapen and sour fruits that are unsuitable for consumption. The disease ultimately kills the tree.
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Thrips/TSWV Kings: Article

Early May 2020 (post 2)

May 4, 2020
By Neil McRoberts
General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station Kings Co is running almost exactly on its 30 year average heat accumulation.
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Thrips/TSWV Fresno: Article

Early May 2020 (post 2)

May 4, 2020
By Neil McRoberts
General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the Merced area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.
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Thrips/TSWV Merced: Article

Early May 2020 (post 2)

May 4, 2020
By Neil McRoberts
General situation We are firmly into the 2020 season and the weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the Merced area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.
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Thrips/TSWV Stanislaus county: Article

Early May 2020 (post 2)

May 4, 2020
By Neil McRoberts
General situation Planting is well under way, if not complete for the main season crop. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.
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Thrips/TSWV Eastern San Joaquin Co.: Article

Early May 2020 (post 2)

May 4, 2020
By Neil McRoberts
General situation Planting is well under way, if not complete for the main season crop. The weather is starting to settle into its summer pattern. According to the data from our reference weather station the area is running slightly ahead of the 30 year average.
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